sigan
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Quick Reference
📝 In Action
¡Sigan las instrucciones al pie de la letra!
A2Follow the instructions to the letter!
Si no entienden, sigan preguntando.
B1If you don't understand, keep asking (continue asking).
Es crucial que ellos sigan el camino correcto.
B1It is crucial that they follow the correct path.
Les ruego que no sigan hablando del tema.
B2I beg you (all) not to keep talking about the subject.
💡 Grammar Points
A Command for 'You All'
When you use 'sigan' to give a direct order, it is usually directed at 'ustedes' (the formal plural 'you all'). This is the polite, formal way to tell a group what to do.
The Subjunctive Mood
'Sigan' is also the special verb form (present subjunctive) used after words that express wishes, doubts, emotions, or necessity, referring to 'they' (ellos/ellas) or 'you all' (ustedes).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Forgetting the Stem Change
Mistake: "Saying 'Segan' instead of 'Sigan'."
Correction: The base verb 'seguir' changes the 'e' to an 'i' in this form. Remember the pattern: 'E' often turns to 'I' in commands/subjunctive forms of this verb.
⭐ Usage Tips
Directional Commands
Use 'Sigan' when giving directions: 'Sigan derecho' (Keep going straight), 'Sigan por esa calle' (Continue along that street).
Polite Instruction
In a formal setting, 'Sigan, por favor' is the standard way to invite people to enter or proceed.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: sigan
Question 1 of 1
Which of these sentences uses 'sigan' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'sigan' means 'you all' or 'they'?
You must look at the context. If it’s a direct command ('!'), it almost always means 'ustedes' (you all). If it follows a trigger phrase like 'espero que' (I hope that) or 'es necesario que' (it is necessary that), it can refer to 'ustedes' or 'ellos/ellas' (they), depending on who the sentence is about.